How far is Portland, OR from Bay City, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Bay City, OR is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Bay City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Bay City.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
3147 ft · 3 min · Northwest 13th Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 26 West: Beaverton
1285 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Sunset Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
15.8 mi · 22 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Banks, Tillamook
49.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn right onto Wilson River Loop
1.5 mi · 4 min · Wilson River Loop
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Continue on Latimer Road North
546 ft · 21 sec · Latimer Road North
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Continue on Latimer Road North
1.9 mi · 3 min · Latimer Road North
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Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto 5th Street
50 m · 5 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Bay City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Banks
Take the exit slight left toward Banks, Tillamook
49.1 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bay City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Bay City?
The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Banks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Portland and 39 miles from Bay City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.62 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Portland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bay City.
Stop Ideas Near Banks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Banks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Bay City. Straight-line distance: 58.73 mi (94.51 km).
#1 Portland
The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 656,751 |
| Coordinates | 45.5234500, -122.6762100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bay City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,404 |
| Coordinates | 45.5226000, -123.8893000 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bay City (-123.8893, 45.5226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $13.62 | $27.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.31 | $30.61 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $17.51 | $35.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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